Are the Spurs Clear Favorites? Plus, Tatum-Brown Reunion, and Crisis Watch!

Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to debate if the Spurs have pulled away from the rest of the NBA. Then, they give credit to the Thunder and Timberwolves for winning despite injuries and marvel at what Luka Doncic and Steph Curry have been able to do this year. Finally, they preview the reunion between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown and look back at the teams Zach put in his crisis tier. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:25) Kirk Goldsberry joins the show! (4:24) Are the Spurs the team to beat this year? (13:58) OKC continues to roll (23:06) The LaMelo Ball trade was a flash point across the league (31:33) Need to pay respect to Steph and Luka (43:21) 76ers-Celtics preview (58:54) Let’s check back in on the crisis teams Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Kirk Goldsberry Producers: Jonathan Frias, Billy Gil, and Mike Wargon Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. #ULTRACourtside could get you closer to the game! https://michelobultra.com/courtside MICHELOB ULTRA®️ COURTSIDE ’26 to ’27. No Purchase Necessary. Open to US residents 21+ Begins on 10/1/26 and ends on 6/30/27. Multiple entry periods. See Official Rules at https://michelobultra.com/courtside for free entry, entry deadlines, prizes, and details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices